In Between (2016 film)

In Between (original title: Bar Bahar) is a 2016 Israeli-French drama film directed by Maysaloun Hamoud. The film explores the lives of three young, independent Palestinian women sharing an apartment in Tel Aviv, Israel.

The film delves into the complexities of their identities as they navigate the intersection of traditional Arab culture and modern Israeli society. Each woman represents a different facet of this struggle: Laila, a criminal lawyer, balances her career with a secret, rebellious nightlife; Salma, a DJ and aspiring lesbian artist, grapples with her family's conservative views; and Nour, a religious student, is engaged to a man who holds strict expectations of her.

In Between tackles themes of feminism, cultural identity, sexuality, religious tradition, and the challenges faced by Arab citizens of Israel. It portrays the characters' internal conflicts and their relationships with each other as they seek to define their own paths and find their place in a society that often marginalizes them. The film received critical acclaim for its nuanced portrayal of these issues and its insightful exploration of the lives of young Arab women in contemporary Israel.